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Which of the following is/are correct in relation to the Panchayats? 1. Only the Parliament may endow Panchayats with powers and authority 2. A state may devolve powers to Panchayats in preparation of plans for economic development and social justice 3. A state may devolve powers to Panchayats in the implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is/are correct in relation to the Panchayats? 1. Only the Parliament may endow Panchayats with powers and authority 2. A state may devolve powers to Panchayats in preparation of plans for economic development and social justice 3. A state may devolve powers to Panchayats in the implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 2 and 3

The correct answer is 2 and 3.

Key Points

  • The state may devolve powers to panchayats in preparation of plans for economic development and social justice, like water, sanitation, education etc. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • The State may devolve powers to panchayats in the implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice also. Hence statement 3 is also correct.
  • The state legislature may-
    • authorise a panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls, and fees.
    • assign to a panchayat taxes, duties, tolls and fees levied and collected by the state government.
    • Hence statement 1 is not correct.
  • Article 243G says that-
    • Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the Legislature of a State may, by law, endow the Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government and such law may contain provisions for the devolution of powers and responsibilities upon Panchayats at the appropriate level.

Additional Information

  • The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act was passed in 1992 and it came into effect on 24 April 1993.
  • This Act added a new chapter into the Constitution called ‘Part IX: The Panchayats’.
  • The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added Article 243 to 243 O.
  • It also provided for 29 subjects for Panchayati raj institutions.

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